FEMCO INC
500 N 81 BY PASS, Mcpherson, KS 67460
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Inspection records
Aug 28, 2024#347720476Aug 28, 2024Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#347720476$26,9389 viol.9 violations$26,938 in penalties
Inspection #347720476
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 28, 2024
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 28, 2024
- Final Order
- Oct 3, 2024
- Closed
- Apr 16, 2025
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 34
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 9
- Violation Types
- 9 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $46,782
- Penalties on Record
- $26,938
- Site Address
- 500 N. 81 Bypass, Mcpherson, KS 67460
- Industry
- 333111 Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing
Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 9 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C03 II | Serious | 1 | 34 | $8,067 | $4,840 | Oct 4, 2024 | - | Oct 3, 2024 |
| 01001B | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C05 II | Serious | 1 | 34 | $0 | $0 | Oct 4, 2024 | - | Oct 3, 2024 |
| 01002 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C06 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $8,067 | $4,840 | Oct 4, 2024 | - | Oct 3, 2024 |
| 01003A | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C07 I A | Serious | 1 | 1 | $11,292 | $5,646 | Oct 4, 2024 | - | Oct 3, 2024 |
| 01003B | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C07 I B | Serious | 1 | 34 | $0 | $0 | Oct 4, 2024 | - | Oct 3, 2024 |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 9 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Feb 10, 2010#314023540Feb 10, 2010Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#314023540$3,9417 viol.7 violations$3,941 in penalties
Inspection #314023540
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 10, 2010
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 11, 2010
- Closed
- Apr 7, 2010
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 67
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 7
- Violation Types
- 7 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $7,875
- Penalties on Record
- $3,941
- Site Address
- 500 N. U.s. Hwy 81 Bypass, Mcpherson, KS 67460
- Industry
- 333111 Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 7 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 1 | 4 | $1,125 | $563 | Apr 7, 2010 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 E01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,125 | $563 | Apr 7, 2010 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 K01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,125 | $563 | Apr 7, 2010 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C06 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,125 | $563 | Mar 24, 2010 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 L04 III | Serious | 1 | 3 | $1,125 | $563 | Apr 7, 2010 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 7 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Sep 18, 2008#311792857Sep 18, 2008FatalityAccident (A) · Partial scope, SafetyFatality#311792857$6,8003 viol.3 violations$6,800 in penalties
Inspection #311792857
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 18, 2008
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 23, 2008
- Closed
- Nov 24, 2008
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 64
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $8,500
- Penalties on Record
- $6,800
- Site Address
- 500 N. U.s. Hwy 81 Bypass, Mcpherson, KS 67460
- Industry
- 333111 Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
Incident Investigation Summaries
Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data. These summaries describe the reported incident. The enforcement outcome for the linked inspection is in the inspection details above.
Employee is killed in fall from ladder
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $2,500 | $2,000 | Nov 26, 2008 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.26 Dockboards OSHA citation code: 19100026 C02 VII | Serious | 1 | 1 | $3,500 | $2,800 | Nov 4, 2008 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.26 Dockboards OSHA citation code: 19100026 C03 III | Serious | 1 | 1 | $2,500 | $2,000 | Nov 4, 2008 | - | - |
Jul 7, 2005#308638832Jul 7, 2005Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#308638832$2,7006 viol.6 violations$2,700 in penalties
Inspection #308638832
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 7, 2005
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 8, 2005
- Closed
- Aug 12, 2005
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 66
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 1 repeat, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $3,600
- Penalties on Record
- $2,700
- Site Address
- 500 N. U.s. Hwy 81 Bypass, Mcpherson, KS 67460
- Industry
- 333111 Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 6 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 D01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $900 | $450 | Jul 29, 2005 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 E01 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jul 29, 2005 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 B01 | Serious | 3 | 1 | $900 | $450 | Aug 5, 2005 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Repeat | 1 | 1 | $1,800 | $1,800 | Jul 29, 2005 | - | - |
| 03001 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 G01 I | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jul 29, 2005 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 6 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Jul 7, 2005#308638824Jul 7, 2005Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#308638824$4001 viol.1 violation$400 in penalties
Inspection #308638824
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 7, 2005
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 8, 2005
- Closed
- Aug 12, 2005
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 66
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $765
- Penalties on Record
- $400
- Site Address
- 500 N. U.s. Hwy 81 Bypass, Mcpherson, KS 67460
- Industry
- 333111 Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.253 Oxygen-Fuel Gas Welding and Cutting OSHA citation code: 19100253 B04 III | Serious | 1 | 4 | $765 | $400 | Jul 8, 2005 | - | - |
Jul 1, 2003#306169046Jul 1, 2003Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#306169046$1,0514 viol.4 violations$1,051 in penalties
Inspection #306169046
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 1, 2003
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 8, 2003
- Closed
- Oct 21, 2003
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 60
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,100
- Penalties on Record
- $1,051
- Site Address
- 500 N. U.s. Hwy 81 Bypass, Mcpherson, KS 67460
- Industry
- 333111 Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Chemical Exposure Sampling1 substance sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,3,5-Triglycidyl Isocyanurate | 10 | 0 - 0.17091 | mg/m³ |
Violations
Violation list (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 C01 | Serious | 2 | 2 | $875 | $438 | Oct 15, 2003 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 A | Serious | 2 | 17 | $700 | $350 | Oct 15, 2003 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.252 Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 B02 III | Serious | 1 | 13 | $525 | $263 | Oct 15, 2003 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 K06 | Other | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Oct 15, 2003 | - | - |
Jun 24, 2003#306168915Jun 24, 2003Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#306168915$2,36116 viol.16 violations$2,361 in penalties
Inspection #306168915
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 24, 2003
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 8, 2003
- Closed
- Oct 28, 2003
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 57
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 16
- Violation Types
- 13 serious, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $4,725
- Penalties on Record
- $2,361
- Site Address
- 500 N. U.s. Hwy 81 Bypass, Mcpherson, KS 67460
- Industry
- 333111 Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 16 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.110 Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases OSHA citation code: 19100110 H06 IIB | Serious | 1 | 5 | $875 | $437 | Oct 8, 2003 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.110 Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases OSHA citation code: 19100110 H12 | Serious | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Sep 24, 2003 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 B05 | Serious | 14 | 24 | $700 | $350 | Sep 24, 2003 | - | - |
| 01003A | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 2 | 12 | $525 | $262 | Oct 8, 2003 | - | - |
| 01003B | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II | Serious | 6 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Oct 30, 2003 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 16 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Nov 9, 1982#217485309Nov 9, 1982Planned (H) · Records Only scope, Safety#217485309$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #217485309
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 9, 1982
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 9, 1982
- Closed
- Nov 30, 1982
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 16
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 500 N 81 By Pass, Mcpherson, KS 67460
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Feb 28, 1975#217536275Feb 28, 1975Follow-Up (F) · Complete scope, Safety#217536275$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #217536275
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 28, 1975
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 28, 1975
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 35
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 500 N 81 By Pass, Mcpherson, KS 67460
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Follow-Up Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a follow-up inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Follow-up inspections are used by OSHA after earlier enforcement activity and can be used to check later compliance status.
Nov 5, 1974#217498328Nov 5, 1974Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#217498328$45020 viol.20 violations$450 in penalties
Inspection #217498328
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 5, 1974
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 6, 1974
- Closed
- Sep 8, 1975
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Not displayed
- Number of Employees
- 35
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 20
- Violation Types
- 20 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $450
- Penalties on Record
- $450
- Site Address
- 500 N 81 Bypass, Mcpherson, KS 67460
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 20 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01002 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01 | Other | 2 | - | $25 | $25 | Nov 27, 1974 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 B02 | Other | 2 | - | $0 | $0 | Jan 6, 1975 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E03 VA0 | Other | 1 | - | $30 | $30 | Jan 6, 1975 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 G07 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Nov 27, 1974 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 I02 | Other | 1 | - | $25 | $25 | Aug 25, 1975 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 20 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
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Understanding These Penalties
The maximum penalty for a serious violation in 2025 is $16,550 per violation. For willful violations, the range is $11,823 to $165,514. The current penalty column shows the latest amount on record in OSHA's database for each citation. When the current penalty differs from the initial penalty, OSHA's records show that the amount changed during the enforcement process, but this page does not determine the specific reason for each change. Penalty amounts are set by OSHA and adjusted annually for inflation.
10 inspections, 1974 to 2024. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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Standards cited
Chemical exposure sampling
Industry comparison
BLS 2024 survey: farm machinery and equipment manufacturing reported 4.4 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 5.2%). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source